Medicaid Eligibility Specialist II (Las Vegas, NV / Hybrid)

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Started in 2016, FreedomCare is a Healthcare company that is innovating and revolutionizing the way home care is delivered. We bring dignity and support to patients needing care in their homes and to the caregivers who care for them.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">We’re the largest consumer-directed home care agency in NY State, and are continually expanding our areas of focus including operations in other states and tech-based innovations.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We pride ourselves on our values which drive the level of care that we deliver to our patients:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here For You (An attitude of service, empathy, and availability)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Own It (Drive and ownership)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Do the Right Thing (High integrity)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be Positive (Great attitude and a can-do positive approach to challenges)</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of others! We are looking for a <strong>Medicaid Eligibility Specialist II</strong> </span><span data-contrast="auto">for our Nevada team.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><em>This role is a hybrid position with required travel to our Las Vegas, NV FreedomCare office 3 days a week and 2 days remote Monday through Friday 8AM to 5PM.</em></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Department &amp; Position Overview:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">The Medicaid Eligibility Specialist I focuses on </span><span data-contrast="auto">enhancing the patient experience by verifying eligibility for Medicaid benefits, facilitating the approval process, and maintaining eligibility status to allow them to receive our services; expediting the time it takes for them to enroll into our programs.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":257}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">In addition to verifying patient eligibility and facilitating the approval process for Medicaid benefits, they will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. The Medicaid Eligibility Specialist I requires a high level of attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and requires in-depth knowledge and understanding of Medicaid policies, regulations, and procedures.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":257}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Every Day You Will:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><em><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="TextRun SCXW64738062 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64738062 BCX0">Verification and Eligibility:</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW64738062 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}">&nbsp;</span></span></em></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop in-depth understanding of Nevada Medicaid’s programs including benefits, eligibility requirements, and enrollment process through the development of contacts with the State Medicaid agency, identifying online resources, and attendance at relevant Medicaid meetings.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":257,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all questions related to Medicaid eligibility.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,